A year ago today...

...I was waiting for my third baby to arrive. As it always tends to, it felt as though I'd been waiting forever by the end...although truth be told she arrived pretty much on my due date. Of course the year has past in a flash - I'm sure quicker than any other year of my life to date.

I know someone else refers to their third as their 'bonus baby', and Neko is surely mine. My hubby was pretty much done, but I always felt strongly another baby was out there, and sure enough - she was.

Obviously I cannot imagine life without her, nor would I want to. She is the spunkiest little thing (well actually she's a lot like her sister in that department), and I love everything about her! Her determination is astounding and she couldn't be more pleased with herself to be walking already!

How I got so lucky to have three such awesome, spirited children, I'll never know...I have tried to relish this last baby, as much as possible, and it is with a mixture of both sadness and relief that I wish my baby a happy first birthday! Our baby days are nearly no more (until the grandchildren of course).

So again, happy birthday my sweet Neko and thank you for the blessings you bring to our family each day!